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broken pieces of soft mirrors are pieced together using medical cotton gauze and 18-carat gold finishing, while the electric components installed allow them to move autonomously.
gao's latest designs evoke the blurred faces of strangers, partially hidden behind their phones or cameras.
the spacious, two-story 'system 02' cabin kit is designed for larger groups by leckie studio and backcountry hut company.
like a spatial device, the house heightens perception by capturing incoming light and guiding the inhabitants to live in close connection with their surroundings.
users can twist, pull, and fold the screen without cracking it, and the display can expand from 12 to 18 inches while maintaining a high resolution rate.
a certified guinness world record, the biggest iPhone replica in the world is fully functional complete with supersized apps such as instagram and tiktok.
running until january 24, 2025, ‘rural rebellion’ exhibition by christoph hesse architects invites viewers to see the countryside as a vibrant frontier.
while unterholz introduces an accessible place of rest, the oberholz overlooks the village from the forested hillside.
danica o. kus reveals details of the renovation that seeks to breathe new life into the beaux-arts landmark.
the objective was to recover the private and intimate character of the hotel, emphasizing the spirit of a large family home rather than a standard palace.
each PF chair undergoes a salt bath coloring process, which oxidizes the metal to create intricate surface patterns without paint.
the collection includes a console, a low table, and a divider inspired by the japanese craft that assembles wooden geometric patterns without nails.
held around november 6th, 2024, airbus helicopters’ CEO bruno even takes the celebration to X as he announces the beginning of the flight test.
airbus introduces new interior features, offering airlines enhanced comfort, personalization, and significant weight savings.
ramoscastellano arquitectos scatters passive villas along the mountainside of cabo verde's santo antão island.
ramos castellano arquitectos install the rotating barrel lids at centro nacional de artesanato e design to let air and sunlight flow.
the project proposes replacing part of the aggregates with ground-up solid urban waste like crushed glass and plastic.
the building’s façade is defined by its square openings, which, from the outside, reflect the vibrant colors of the city and its vernacular architecture.
john tain unravels a pursuit of indigenous solutions embedded in lahore’s historic spaces and daily rhythms to image sustainable futures.
yang's approach to the hanok is unconventional, aiming to create a context where artworks exist in their own unique time and space.
by upcycling mass-produced furniture, YET architecture and BDM architects blurs the lines between standardization and personalization.
brio project aims to spark awareness and appreciation for worms’ potential roles in design and sustainability.
the iconic japanese artist tells designboom about his exhibition, 'those that bring color to life and living', at lehmann maupin's pop-up in london.
designboom spoke with Mr. about his new, large-scale paintings that immerse viewers in his many-layered, imaginative worlds.
the intricate sculptural works combine robotic and analogue techniques.
designboom spoke with Mr. about his new, large-scale paintings that immerse viewers in his many-layered, imaginative worlds.
'our cities deserve thoughtfulness, not haste,' says curator josephine michau as copenhagen announces inaugural architecture biennial 2025.
the former industrial silo was originally used as a storage container for grain and is now used as a residential apartment building with 38 unique units.
balbek bureau structures the office layout into a grid that mimics the classic 4:3 aspect ratio.
inspired by the stellar minimalism of stanley kubrick's 2001: a space odyssey, the boutique blends bridal elegance with brutal extraterrestrial landscapes.
spluga climbing gym takes shape as a solid, monolithic volume designed to recall the rocky cliffs of its mountainous context.
in ticino, switzerland, a home dubbed 'villa lugano pregassona' has taken shape with architecture by enrico sassi architetto.
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